Moto Guzzi California vs Triumph Thunderbird: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Moto Guzzi California (2021) and the Triumph Thunderbird (2019), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Moto Guzzi California 96 hp, Triumph Thunderbird 94 hp.
- Torque: Moto Guzzi California 121 Nm, Triumph Thunderbird 151 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Moto Guzzi California (2021)96 (best)
- Triumph Thunderbird (2019)94
Torque Nm
- Moto Guzzi California (2021)121
- Triumph Thunderbird (2019)151 (best)
Weight kg
- Moto Guzzi California (2021)346
- Triumph Thunderbird (2019)317
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021 · Touring 1400 Remove |  2019 · Commander Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2021 | 2019 |
| Engine | 1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Transversal 90° V-twin, Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW7SM | 1699.0 ccm (103.67 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, 270º firing interval, Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,380 cc | 1,699 cc |
| Power | 96 hp @ 6,500 rpmBest | 94 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 121 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 151 Nm @ 3,550 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) | 6-speed, Wet. multi-plate, Belt (final drive) |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Weight | 346 kg (wet) | 317 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 700 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.5 L | 22 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Showa 47mm forks. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm Twin-sided with two extension adjustable shock absorbers, remote spring preload adjust. | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Brake system | Not available | ABS |
| Front brake | Double disc. Stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons., 320 mm | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS., 310 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons., 282 mm | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS, 310 mm |
| Front tire | 130/70-18 | 140/75-R17 |
| Rear tire | 200/60-16 | 200/50-R17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.